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A series of newspaper biographies on Peter and Irene Belasky of Welland and Crowland. They were well known as active citizens and successful business people. The second article focuses on Irene Belasky and her arrangement with Mayors T.H. Lewis and…

Black and white photographic print of a portrait of A. Hendershot, who was the first Mayor of Welland, elected in 1878.

Newspaper clipping of an obituary for Alberta Anderson (nee McAllister), widow of former mayor of Welland E. J. Anderson. Alberta Anderson died at 94 years of age. From the December 27, 1971 edition of the Welland Tribune.

Two colour slides of Alderman Irene Stevens turning sod at the sod turning ceremony for the Welland Public Library building extension, October 1, 1974.

The slides are part of a photographic record of 600 images to document the construction work…

Three sections of a newspaper article about DeWitt Carter and his Ingleside home, the first titled "DeWitt Carter was Port Colborne's first mayor", the second, "Pair became members of the Carter household", and the third "Inglese sold." George Duma…

A newspaper article and photo of DeWitt Carter, first mayor of Port Colborne. The article is a biographical one of the late DeWitt Carter who was a tugboat owner, operator, and captain around the Welland Canal. It focuses on how he warned the canal…

Black and white photograph of City of Welland Mayors and Councillors, undated. Second from the left is Marshall Vaughn, Mayor of Welland in 1917. Third from the left is J. C. Diffin, Mayor of Welland in 1921.

Newspaper clipping of Coleman Bagu, former mayor of Port Colborne, buying The King Edward Hotel in Fort Erie. Bagu had also already owned the City Hotel in Port Colborne.

Newspaper clipping of Port Colborne mayor Coleman Bagu announcing his intention to receive the liberal nomination in the Welland South riding, followed by a brief biography. From the February 24, 1967 edition of the Welland Tribune.

Newspaper clipping of a biography on the mayor of Port Colborne, Coleman Bagu. As an immigrant from Hungary he would go on to become mayor of Port Colborne in 25 years. From the February 6, 1964 edition of the Welland Tribune.